Automation Engineer

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Who Are We?

BOSS Snowplow, located in Iron Mountain, Michigan is a division of The Toro Company. BOSS is a leader in the snow and ice management business with a growing lineup of plows for trucks, UTVs and ATVs, salt and sand spreaders, and box plows built for the snow and ice management professional, as well as the homeowner. With a focus on uncompromising quality and high-level craftsmanship. BOSS has grown to be a leader in the sale of truck plows.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Must have the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and program complete robotic systems.
• Install, set-up, program, and conduct preventative maintenance, including all types of robot's vision systems, and automation controllers.
• Regularly reads electrical or electronic schematics.
• Must know how to operate all equipment and specialized tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Provide advanced design and development of automation systems and equipment to enhance production efficiency
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance departments to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plants
• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility
• Assist with work instructions, equipment set-up procedures, and preventative maintenance processes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities to meet and exceed operational objectives and goals. Including Cutting, Forming, Machining, Welding, painting, and assembly
• Project Management Responsibilities for implementation; including project timing, budget, and successful implementation to your customer (i.e., Weld/Machine Department)
• Manage relationship with current and new vendors/integrators for equipment purchases and existing equipment needs
• Collaborate with the leaders/operators in various processes across the site to identify automation opportunities
• Regularly benchmark industry for best practices and advancements that can be applied to our operations
• Provides assistance with troubleshooting equipment issues when required by maintenance staff
• Develops the Investment Authorization Request (IAR) for Capex related to automation projects
• Develop and execute the site strategy for automation

Preferred but not required:

• Understands and regularly uses programming software including Rockwell Software applications, ABB Rapid, and Fanuc KAREL.
• Provide in-depth machine control programming for automation equipment and quality inspection processes, including support of existing equipment

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline, required.
• Engineer II-2-4 years expereince
• Engineer III-5 years experience

What Can We Give You?

At BOSS Snowplow, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - BOSS Snowplow offers employees at our Iron Mountain location, MI a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Growth Opportunities - TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $77000 - $115000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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